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ML53TXM
2003 FORD KA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1599cc
General Information
- Registration ML53TXM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1599cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front and rear suspension components corroded
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Corrosion all around under vehicle and under arches
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,344 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,270 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,485 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 22 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,096 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,097 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 22 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,393 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 22 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,658 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 22 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,555 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,649 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 22 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,793 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
27 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53TXM was registered on 2003-11-03
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